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[modo]

Originally Posted by Cream Puff

must be track specific rules, not nhra then maybe


or maybe they just feel like picking on 12.50s supras

around here there are a lot of cars that look like 13 sec cruisers and will run a 8 sec pass like its a sunday drive lol.

[n20capri]

Originally Posted by modo

around here there are a lot of cars that look like 13 sec cruisers and will run a 8 sec pass like its a sunday drive lol.

Yo just dug up a vid from the last outing at the track from your camera
I guess this is about the only good thing about that day...If I must say the car sounds SICK! lol

(Right Click the Picture - Save Target As)

[Cream Puff]

Originally Posted by modo

around here there are a lot of cars that look like 13 sec cruisers and will run a 8 sec pass like its a sunday drive lol.

we have the reverse here.. there is a guy running a full tub/backhalf'd el camino, massive cowl, and HUGE hoosier slicks.. runs 14.5s all day long

there are a few sleepers, but not many..

i was kinda toying with the idea of putting a stock hood on mine and tucking the fuel pump up a bit higher to hide it, but i dunno yet

[331 LX]

Yea 135 seems a bit low for a shoot...

[PaxtonPwr]

Theres not that many 8sec streeters around here >> There are plenty of 8 sec guys who will bring the car to a car show or meet a couple times a year though. Oldhead only one who drives an 8sec car to the track all the time lol Guys like me, vinny, wazslow etc.. put maybe 2000-3000 miles a year on our streeters. >>

The NHRA 135mph chute rule has been talked about for years now, (2003 it originally was supposed to change.) and supposedly in 09 they are going to start enforcing it. 135mph is a good starting point for chutes I think, especially those with stock brakes... I usually only pull it above 145 but a couple times at short tracks I sure didnt know if id make the last turnoff! I dont think many local tracks will break balls about it though on a test and tune or street night. Its only when there is a big event (sanctioning body race) that you will see them being strict about it. Mine as well bite the bullet at that point though, you might be satisfied with 135 now but then that gets boring and you'll want 155!!

It isnt cheap at all but it is relatively easy these days to have a 8-9sec streetcar that you can put a thousands of miles a year on.

And Capri Mike - everyone says N/A with a Hit ...until they drive a blower/turbo car!!! Same motor was in mine for a few years now before changing things. And not because anything broke, im still using the same exact shortblock/intake and not freshening just new heads and a couple little bolt on's lol

[PaxtonPwr]

PS they look pretty cool when you're cruising on the street too

[Silver86]

Originally Posted by PaxtonPwr

Theres not that many 8sec streeters around here >> There are plenty of 8 sec guys who will bring the car to a car show or meet a couple times a year though. Oldhead only one who drives an 8sec car to the track all the time lol Guys like me, vinny, wazslow etc.. put maybe 2000-3000 miles a year on our streeters. >>

The NHRA 135mph chute rule has been talked about for years now, (2003 it originally was supposed to change.) and supposedly in 09 they are going to start enforcing it. 135mph is a good starting point for chutes I think, especially those with stock brakes... I usually only pull it above 145 but a couple times at short tracks I sure didnt know if id make the last turnoff! I dont think many local tracks will break balls about it though on a test and tune or street night. Its only when there is a big event (sanctioning body race) that you will see them being strict about it. Mine as well bite the bullet at that point though, you might be satisfied with 135 now but then that gets boring and you'll want 155!!

It isnt cheap at all but it is relatively easy these days to have a 8-9sec streetcar that you can put a thousands of miles a year on.

There are a lot of very fast street cars here in Chicago and some of the coin spent on them is unbelievable.
I figure I will have an advantage. I am starting with a car that weighs 2200lbs.

Problem is it is only a 2 seater and I want to street drive the hell out of it but I dont want to have to crawl through a jungle gym every time I get in and out. I am for safety but its one thing if it hinders the enjoyment of the car.

[n20capri]

Originally Posted by PaxtonPwr

And Capri Mike - everyone says N/A with a Hit ...until they drive a blower/turbo car!!! Same motor was in mine for a few years now before changing things. And not because anything broke, im still using the same exact shortblock/intake and not freshening just new heads and a couple little bolt on's lol

Oh I know I've driven his car a couple times...it's nasty for sure...

It just seems as if the blower car guys always have a ton of excuses... :-)
Belt slippage/breakage, heat soak, flexing brackets blah blah blah!

[modo]

Originally Posted by n20capri

Oh I know I've driven his car a couple times...it's nasty for sure...

It just seems as if the blower car guys always have a ton of excuses... :-)
Belt slippage/breakage, heat soak, flexing brackets blah blah blah!

uh, my bottle pressure is low, the bottle is empty, i forgot to arm the system

[Cream Puff]

Originally Posted by modo

uh, my bottle pressure is low, the bottle is empty, i forgot to arm the system

those people are retarded

[modo]

Originally Posted by Cream Puff

those people are retarded

hey man its all excuses. you lose you lose

[Cream Puff]

Originally Posted by modo

hey man its all excuses. you lose you lose

[PaxtonPwr]

Its all in good fun, everyone in this post has a sweet mustang (and lone capri ) that is a ton of fun to drive. Its just me and modo's choice to use a better power adder than the N/A /nitrous/turbo guys !!!

[n20capri]

Originally Posted by modo

uh, my bottle pressure is low, the bottle is empty, i forgot to arm the system

I've never used those excuses...I hate when people do that...why come out with an empty bottle?

[n20capri]

Originally Posted by PaxtonPwr

Its all in good fun, everyone in this post has a sweet mustang (and lone capri ) that is a ton of fun to drive. Its just me and modo's choice to use a better power adder than the N/A /nitrous/turbo guys !!!

True True...

If I ever do something else it (a different car cause the Capri is done) it will have a turbo for sure...and probably only 4 cylinders!

[modo]

Originally Posted by n20capri

True True...

If I ever do something else it (a different car cause the Capri is done) it will have a turbo for sure...and probably only 4 cylinders!

capri isn't done until that b1tch goes 9s with the 5 speed

[n20capri]

Originally Posted by modo

capri isn't done until that b1tch goes 9s with the 5 speed

LOL - well everything is in place for that to happen...just have to up the spray and drive it!! For now though it's nasty enough - me likes!!!

[JDGt281]

Looks like you guys have a lot of fun in South Jersey. Nothing good like that happens up here. Watching those vids really makes me miss my 83 GT

[modo]

drive south, we give complimentary ass crackings

[JDGt281]

Originally Posted by modo

drive south, we give complimentary ass crackings

From the vids I have nothing for you guys.